Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25,569, Timothy Fargo, Conn

SERVICE
born
2 Fargo, J. Timothy Betsey
NUMBER
W. 25.569
CONTENTS
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12,832 Connecticut
Timothy Fargo
of Watford in the state of Connecticut who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Webb of the Connecticut line, for the term of One year
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 14 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of June 1818 and payable to Jeremiah G. Brainard New London Connecticut
  Arrears to 4th of  Mar 1819  85.56    Semi-ann. all'ce ending  Sep 1819  48.00    10 Mo 27 4/30 31   $133.56  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

ratification sent July 19 th 1820 to William C t Brainard, M d London Cont.

Timothy Hays
12,832
Sept 1819
X

District of Connecticut, ss. County of New London County Court June term A.D. 1820.
ON this twenty third day of June 1820 personally appeared in open Court before the County Court held at New London within and for New London County - the same being a court of record proceeding after the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point, keeping a record of its proceedings & having power to fine and imprison - Timothy Holgate - aged sixty three years, resident in Waterford in said County
who being first duly sworn according to law, doth. on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: he enlisted in the Spring 1776 in a company commanded by Capt. Nathan Hale, in Col. Peck's B Webb's Regiment, in the Connecticut line on the Continental establishment, & was honorably discharged at White Plains in New York, ten months after his enlistment - That he made an original declaration of service in April 1818 and obtained a pension certificate No. 12832
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, dis- posed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring my- self within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain per- sons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war," pas- sed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. I am, by occupation a labor- er, very infirm and unable to do much - My family consists, besides myself, of my wife Betsey, aged fifty two, in health - and four children, Mary, aged seventeen, Thomas aged thirteen Naa, aged eleven, Moses, aged seven years, & one grand child Mar- Ann, aged 7. I live in a small house belonging to my sister & improve about 4.5 acres of land rocky land, on Nevers - My property is as follows - One pair work 20 cents. one tea kettle $1.00 one spider $0.25 one table $0.25. one pair shovel & tongs 25 cents. 1/2 doz cups & saucers $0.25 1/2 doz plates, 17. 1/2 doz knives & forks, 20 cents. 4 iron spouts. 12 cents. three small bowls, 17. one sheet $1.00. two axes $1.25. two old scythes $1.00. one rake, 25 cts - three hoes $1.25. two old hoes, 50 - amounting in the whole to $8.88 - I own neither house nor land Timothy L. Holgate mark
Signed Sworn to and declared in open Court on the 23rd day of June 1820 before the County Court for New London County
I, Charles Lathrop Clerk of the County Court for New London County in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is
eight dollars and eighty six cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty third day of June 1820
Charles Lathrop Clerk Clerk of the Court for the County of Court for New London County

Connecticut
16 th April 1818
Timothy Fargo } Waterford Private
From the 20 th of March 1776 To the last of Dec r — 1776
Col. Webb's Regt
Connect t Line —
Judge Brainard
at London
The evidence of two disinterested witnesses is required. The magistrate shall certify to their credibility and his official character and signature be attested by the county clerk under his seal of office.
Timothy Fargo
Admitted

State of Connecticut S W 1818 LONDON
On this 12 th day of April 1818 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut personally appears Timothy Fargo aged 60-years resident in Waterford in said State and being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" - That he the said Timothy Fargo - on or about the 20 th of March 1776 enlisted in Captain Nathan Hale's Company in Colonel Charles Webb's regiment of the Connecticut Line on the Continental establishment That he continued to serve in the said Corps in the Service of the United States until the last day of December 1778 - at which time he was discharged from service - His term of enlistment having expired - That he was at Fort Washington when it was taken - but made his escape - That he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support - and That he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services
Timothy Fargo Sworn to and declared before me
the day & year aforesaid Juniorly Brainard a Judge of Superior Court of State of Connecticut. To all to whom these presents shall come Greeting. Whereas by Timothy Fargo aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Timothy Fargo did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy - and I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken & had before me, to the Secretary of the Department of War pursuant to the di- rection of the aforementioned act of Congress Witness my hand & seal Juniorly Brainard a Judge of Superior Court - State of Connecticut

I firmly believe George as a governor as crazy that Timothy Dango the withers named Clement is a very poor man and in very illigat circumstances -
New London I firmly believe George as July 1 - 1818 Governor
16 Sept 1818

593 Connecticut
Betsey Fargo
widow of
Timothy Fargo
who served in the Revolutionary
Con
war, as a private Increased from $31.10 per an.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. first July
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of July 1851 and sent to
H Fowler Hartford Connecticut
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 282 Vol. 1

Declaration In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 entitled "An Act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows"
State of Connecticut
County & District of New London } ss
On this 27 th day of August A 1838 per- sonally appeared before the Court of Probate in said District Betsey Fargo a resident of the town of Waterford in said District aged Sixty Eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provi- sions made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled An act granting half- pay & pensions to certain widows. That she is the widow of Timothy Fargo who was a private soldier of the Revolutionary army & was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress of 1818 & at the time of his death drew a pension of Eight Dollars per month. and that the said Timothy died Feb y 19 th 1825.
The said Betsey is unable to specify any of the Revolutionary services of the said Timothy as by reason of the failure of her memory she does not retain the recollection of the statements made by the said Timothy at the time his said Pension certificate was applied for, nor does she recollect with certainty the person who did the busi- ness for her said husband & cannot apply to the sources of information which may possibly still exist but she refers to the said application of the said Timothy now

supposed to be on file at Washington for further proof of his services if necessary.
She further declares that she was married to the said Timothy Fargo in the month of June, seventeen hundred & ninety three - at Watford then a part of the town of Needham, done by the Rev. Zadock Burrows the Minister of the Baptist Church in said town & her said husband died Feb'y 19 th 1825 at said Watford and that she was not married to him before his leaving the services but the marriage took place privately to the first  on the month of June  in the  seventeen hundred & ninety three at the time above stated. That she has no record proof of the said marriage nor does she know of any persons now in life who were present at said marriage except Mr. Abraham Morgan & his wife Mrs. Sarah Morgan of Lyme & Mrs. Sally Smith of Ledyard & that she is unable to obtain the deposition of the said Abraham on account of extreme sickness & failure of mind & she refers to the depositions of the said Mr. Morgan & Mrs. Smith herewith for proof of the fact of said marriage.
Court of probate
Needham Aug. 27 1838
Said Fargo made her mark to the foregoing affidavit & made oath thereto in open court
Miss Esther Warner Clerk
Attest her X Fargo Mark

I Sarah Morgan of Syme in the County of Wen- sden and State of Connecticut aged seventy one years being duly sworn on oath depose and say that Timothy Fargo of Waterford in said County of Wensden was married to Betsy Dennis of said Waterford at my house in said Waterford in the month of June in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety three. They were married by Elder Judock Darrow. She had lived at our house about three years before her marriage & remained there about six months afterward. I was present at the wedding. and further the deponent saith not. (I then lived in said Waterford.) Syme August 20 th 1838. Sarah Morgan
State of Connecticut. Wensden County ss. Syme August. 20 th 1838 on this 20 th day of August 1838 personally appeared Sarah Morgan signer of the above deposition whom I certify to be a respectable & credible person and made path to the truth of the same before me
Charles J. W. Lundy Justice of Peace.

Ref  WIDOW, &c.  am
File No. 28.869
Betsey George Wid of Limithy George Dr New York
Act Feb 2 nd 1848
Index: Vol 7 , Page 228
[Arrangement of 1870.]

2593.
Connecticut
Betsy Fargo
widow of Timothy Fargo
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
3 / Dollars / 0
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23. day of Dec r 1848 and sent to
Hiram Willey New London C.B.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 282 Vol. 1.
Repartio
Dec r 25/48

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } County of New London, } ss.
I, JAMES STEDMAN, Clerk of the County Court in and for said County, do hereby Certify that Hiram Willey whose name, in his own sworn to proper hand writing, is subscribed to the Certificate on the In- strument hereto attached, was, at the date of said Certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly empowered to take Depositions, administer Oaths, &c.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of said Court, on this 16 th day of August A. D. 1848.
James Stedman
Clerk.

Connecticut 5331
Betsey Fargo
widow of Timothy Fargo
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
31 Dollars 10
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the
17. day of April, 1844
and sent to Miriam Willey
New London, Con.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1. Page 67.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2 nd February 1848 Entitled An act making further provision for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution
State of Connecticut } County of New London } ss.
On this fourteenth day of August AD 1848 before me a Magistrate in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Betsey Fargo a resident of Watford in the County of New London and State of Connecticut. Aged Seventy eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Timothy Fargo of said Watford who was a private in the Revolutionary war - That she received a pension under the act of June 17. 1844 at the rate of Thirty one Dollars and ten Cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed as her mark the day and year above written } Betsey Fargo
In presence of Hiram Willy Nicholas L. Lathrop } Before me. Hiram Willy Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above declarant & know she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated in the foregoing declaration. Hiram Willy Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut } p — County of New London }
On this 25 th day of March AD 1844 personally appeared before me Philip Morgan Justice of the peace within and for said County Betsy Fargo a resident of Waterford in said County of New London aged seventy five years who being first sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed March 3 rd 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Timothy Fargo who was a soldier in the Militia and that she received an annual pension of Thirty one Dollars under the act of July 7 th 1838 according to her best recollection and belief She further declares that she is still a widow — and that by reason of old age and consequent loss of memory she cannot swear positively to what Regiment and Corps her husband Timothy Fargo belonged. —
In presence of
Betsy
her X Fargo mark
Mary Richards Philip Morgan
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me the subscribing

authority who doth certify that Betsey Fargo the subscriber to the foregoing declaration is personally known to me and that she drew a pension under the act of July 7 th 1838, that she is still a widow and a person of respectability -
Philip Morgan Justice of the Peace
5791
State of Connecticut } ss I John D r Witt clerk of the New London County } County Court in and for said New London County do hereby certify that Philip Morgan Esq r before whom the written declaration of Betsey Fargo was sworn was on the 2 nd day of March 1844, a Justice of the Peace in & for said New London County, and that his signature above written I believe to be genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 5 th day of March A D 1844 John D r Witt clerk

State of Connecticut
New London County ss. Waterford
Be it known that on this 2 nd day of June 1857, before me a Notary Public in said State personally appeared Betsy Fargo who being first duly sworn Declares that she is the Widow of Timothy Fargo who was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of 18 March 1818 at the rate of Ninety Six Dollars per annum, And that she is now receiving a pension as his Widow under the Act of February 2 nd 1848 of Thirty one 10 / 100 Dollars only per annum.
That she claims under the Joint Resolution of July 1 st 1848 the same rate of Pension as was allowed her deceased husband viz. Ninety Six dollars per annum.
Signed and sworn to before me her Betsy X Fargo mark
this 2 nd day of June 1857
And I hereby certify that she is the identical person she represents
herself to be; In witness whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my Official Seal this day and year last above mentioned
Nicholas Latimer • Notary Public

Connecticut - 639
Betsy Fargo widow of James Fargo, am?
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18: He u and who died on the 19: Feb: 1825- of N. London in the State of Conn who was a P u in the County commanded by Captain  of the Regt commanded by Webb in the Conn. line for 9 mos 10 dys
Inscribed on the Roll of Connah at the rate of 31 Dollars 10 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of Jan C '38, in witness whereof J. S. Perkins N. London Conn.
   Arrears to the 14th of Sept.  $ 77. 75-    Semi-annual allowance ending  / 5- 5- 5-   
9 3 3 0
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R. B. ... Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 Page 80

See letter Oct. 29. 1838 to
T. S. Perkins
dev. at 43 rd. to Perkins & Milley
Jan. 24. 44 -
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Paul Beebe of Waterford in New London County, and state of Connecticut do testify and say that Timothy Fargo of said Waterford in the spring of the year about the first of March 1776 Enlisted into Captain Hatton Hales Company in Colonel Charles Mils Regiment of the Connecticut line on the Continental Establishment that he continued to serve in said Corps in the service of the United States until the last day of December 1776 at which time he was Discharged from service his term of enlistment having then expired and I do further testify and say that said Timothy Fargo was at Fort Washington when it was taken and made his Escape with me in the boat to the Jersey side and I do further testify and say that said Timothy Fargo is now in reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his Country for support and that said Timothy Fargo is now lame in consequence of his hurting his right leg in getting off the boat above mentioned when in the service and further more the Deponent saith not
Paul Beebe
New London County ss Waterford April 27 th A.D. 1819 Then Personally appeared Paul Beebe signer to the foregoing Deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same Before Me William Moore 4 th Just ice Peace This Certifies that Paul Beebe the above named Deponent is a person of credit truth and veracity
W m Moore 4 th Just ice Peace

New London County ss We hereby certify that William Moon has been a Justice of the Peace in New London County for more than three months last past hath been a Justice of the Peace in said New London County duly qualified and acting under the authority of the State of Connecticut and that the signature to the affidavit of the within affidavit is his signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Court of said New London County in Norwich in said County this 12th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
Charles Lathrop Clerk

New London County ss
I do hereby certify that William Moore 4th of Watford in New London County Esquire is and for more than three months last past hath been a Justice of the Peace in said New London County, duly qualified and acting under the authority of the State of Connecticut - and that the signature to the attestation of the within affidavit is his signature - In testimony whereof - I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Court of said New London County in Norwich in said County this 12th day of May A 1819.
Charles Lathrop Clerk

I Wm Ashcroft of Waterford in the County and state of Connecticut do hereby say that Timothy Marge of said Waterford in the spring of the year about the first of March A.D. 1778 Enlisted with Captain Nathan Hales Company in Colonel Dyer's Regiment of the Connecticut Line on the continental establishment and continued to serve in said Company in the service of the United States until the last day of December 1778 at which time he was Discharged from service his term of Enlistment having then expired. and I do further declare and say that said Timothy Marge was at Fort Washington when it was taken and made his escape in a boat to the Jersey side, and that said Timothy Marge is in reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his country for support, and further the before it may be not. Wm Ashcroft
New London County ss. Waterford Jan 27 th A.D. 1819 Then Personally appeared Wm Ashcroft signer to the above Deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same Before me Wm Moore Atty for the Peace
This Certifies that Wm Ashcroft the Deponent above named is a person of truth and veracity and as such his deposition may be received Certified by
Wm Moore Atty for the Peace

Betsey Furga
Payment to be made at
Hartford by
Horace Goodwin D & Co
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Connecticut
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 282 Vol. 1,
J. S. H. M. S. Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Betsey Hargo widow of Timothy Hargo who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Thirty one dollars and Ten cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 23 day of December one thousand eight hundred and Forty Eight.
Wm. L. Marcy.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

In St 96, beg p 31:10 per annum, comig 1 July 1848
H. Fowler Wartford Ox.

Hartford June 11 1851
Sir
I transmit herewith the application of Betsey Fargo, Widow of Timothy Fargo a revolutionary pensioner for an increase of pension under the joint resolution of July 1 st 1848 if correct please make returns to me
I am Very Respectfully Your Ob st Serv t
Henry Fowler
J. C. Heath Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Belaig Fungar.
Payment to be made at - Hartford - by S. L. Perkins Esq. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Connecticut
Payable on the 4th March and 4th September in each year thereafter. First pay- ment to be made 31st De- cember, 1838
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 1, Page 180 by
R. Purdie Clerk

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Betsey Fargo widow of Timothy Fargo , deceased, who was a Private during the Revolutionary War , and died on the twelfth day of July 1825 is entitled to receive five years' pension at the rate of thirty one dollars and ten — cents per annum, commencing on the fourth day of March, 1836; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this tenth day of October — one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
C. Poinsett
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

P 4573 ct Oct 4. 1843
Belsey Fargo Oct 1843
J. J. O'Leary Esq. Commissioner of Revenue Washington D.C.

J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Ms. A. 9. 2. 13 Oct 4. 1843 Betsy Farnsworth Oct 1843

New London Oct 2 nd 1843
Enclosed is the Application of Betsey Fargo of Waterford Please send the pension Certificate if the pension is granted to Perkins & Willey. New London Ct.
Your Obt serv t
Perkins & Willey
To J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington D C

J. L. Edwards Esq. Court of Sessions Washington

New London Conn.
August 27 th 1830
Sir,
Herewith is forwarded the application of Mrs Betsy Furgo of Watertown for the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress of 7 th July 1830. and I think I trust will be found substantially correct in point of form & proved according to the requirements of the Commissioners.
The applicant, although not of a very advanced age, is unable to recollect the circumstances of her husband's services & has even forgotten the day of the month on which she was married but as to the month & year she had no doubt & is fully confirmed by the testimony of Mr Morgan & Mrs Smith. The fact of the marriage having taken place in the month of June 1783 is fully proved by the concurrent testimony of these two very respectable ladies. The applicant was living as a domestic in the family of Mr Morgan & Mrs Smith when young lived in the neighborhood.

✓ The daughter of a friend of Mr. Morgan was also present. The identity of the applicant is fully proven by the testimony of Mrs. Isaac Negus, Gordon T. Chapell & L. Odorick Burn who also testify to the fact that the deceased Fargo was a revolutionary soldier & pensioner. They also testify that the applicant still remains his widow. The depositions of Rev. Mr. Burrows & Henry Douglass Esq. prove that there are no records of the marriage.
Under this state of the proof it is hoped that the application of this very helpless widow will be successful & that I may soon expect to receive her certificate -
Very respectfully
your Obedient
Sir -
Th. S. Perkins
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions Washington

Oct 29
J. L. Edwards Esq. Hampden '38. Bethel Ct. N.Y.
Edwards Esq. Comt. of Pensions Washington

Oct 29
J. L. Edwards Esq. Fleming Oct 11 '38
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions Washington

New London October 25 th
1838
Sir,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of the pension certificate of Mrs Lydia Butkewitch dated Oct 20 th 1838 & to express my obligations for the promptness with which application has been acted upon. At the same time request that the application of Mrs Betsey Fargo may be reviewed as it seems that there is a misapprehension of the term of service of her late husband Timothy Fargo. It is believed that he served most of the war & drew a pension of Twenty six dollars per ann.
Very respectfully your Obed t Servant
Th. S. Perkins
To J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington

At a Court of Probate held at New London in the district of New London on the 27 th Day of August A.D. 1838 Present Aspinwall L. D. Judge
Upon the declaration of Betsey Fargo of Waterford in said County for a pension from the United States under the act of Congress passed the 7 th Day of July 1838 this Court is of Opinion from the evidence exhibited before it that the said Betsey Fargo is the widow of Timothy Fargo deceased - that at the time of his death which was on the 19 th Day of February 1825 he was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States - that the said Betsey was married to the said Timothy Fargo in the Month of June 1793 and that she has never been married since that time - that Thomas Perkins & Charles S. Wadsworth are Justices of the peace within & for the County of New London and their signatures to the affidavits herunto attached are in the proper hand writing of the said Thomas Perkins & Charles S. Wadsworth and that the several individuals who have given their affidavits in the matter of Betsey Fargo viz Sarah Morgan, Sally Smith, Eunice T. Chapell, Deborah Peck, Henry Douglass, Grace Rogers, Francis Durand are credible witnesses.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court of Probate at New London this 27 th Day of August A.D. 1838
Ebenezer L. Smith Clerk

Sally Smith of the town of Ledyard in New London County having of lawful age having been duly sworn according to law in her oath aforesaid deposes testifies & says - That she was born in that part of the town of New London now Waterford in 1778. & resided there till 1799 - & after - That she was present at the marriage of Timothy Fargo to Betsey Dennis a Gannison. They were married at said town by Rev. Eudor Burrow the minister of the Baptist Church in that town. That the Deponent cannot state the precise time when said marriage took place but it was before October - 1793, for a sister of the Deponent (now deceased) was married at that time & previously than to said Deponent likewise in the spring of 1793, Deponent & her said sister then & at that time were mar- ried attended the wedding. Deponent has no doubt but the marriage took place at least as early as the spring of 1793 - from the circumstance above mentioned - &
Sworn & subscribed in presence of
Sally Smith
Hannah A. Gallup
Th. S. Perkins
State of Connecticut New London County ss. Ledyard August 21 st 1833. personally appeared Mrs. Sally Smith signee of the above deposition & made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me the subscriber a justice of the peace within & for said County & I the said justice do certify that the said deponent is a credible person Attest Th. S. Perkins justice of the peace

Gordon T. Chappell of the town of Wallingford in New London County State of Connecticut of lawful age, having been duly sworn according to law on his oath aforesaid deposes & says -
That he will knew Timothy Fargo formerly of Wallingford deceased the husband of Betsey or Elizabeth Fargo She is now an applicant for a pension or half pay under an act of Congress giving relief to widows in certain cases That the said Timothy was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 & drew a pension at the rate of Eight dollars p r month commencing on the Fourteenth day of April 1818 That he has often seen the said pension certificate in the possession of the said Timothy & from a memorandum in the possession of the deponent that he believes said certificate was dated June 13 th 1819. And that the said Timothy died in the Winter or spring of 1825 - as nearly as said deponent can recollect. & that the said Timothy left a widow named Betsey She is still alive & unmarried & she has not intermarried since the death of the said Timothy Gordon T. Chappell

State of Connecticut New London County } ss. On this 20 th day of August A.D. 1838, before me the subscriber a justice of the peace within & for said Coun- ty, personally appeared Gwendol T. Chapman Esquire & made solemn oath to the truth of the within deposition by him in my presence subscribed by the said justice do certify that the said deponent is a credible person
Attest. Th. S. Perkins justice of peace

Lodowick Beebe of the town of Watford in New London County of lawful age having been duly sworn according to law on his oath aforesaid deposes testifies & says -
That he is the Town Clerk of said town of Watford & has custody of the records of said town & that upon diligent search thereof he is unable to find therein any record of the Marriage of Timothy & Betsey Farge - nor does such record ex- ist as he verily believes, in the books of said town - That for nearly forty years he knew the said Timothy & Betsey, as they lived part of the time, within a Mile & a half of the place of deponent's residence - That the said Timothy was reputed & believed to be a soldier of the Revolution & there was no other person of the name of Timothy Farge in the town of Watford or New London & that he the said Timothy & the said Betsey now present in court lived together as man & wife - were reputed to be such & had & brought up a large family of children & also that the said Betsey has always sustained a good character for truth & integrity & as an industrious & prudent woman.
Lodowick Beebe

Henry Douglass of the town & County of New London of lawful age having been duly sworn according to law on his oath aforesaid deposes testifies & says that he now is & for several years last past been the Town Clerk of the town of New London & has the custody of the records of said town. & that upon diligent search he is unable to find in the records of said town any record of the marriage of Timothy Fargo & Betsey Dennis. nor does he believe that any such records exists in the books of said town
Henry Douglass Town Clerk
New London County ss New London on this 27 th day of August A.D. 1838 personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace within & for said County, Henry Douglass Esquire Town Clerk of the town of New London & made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him in my presence subscribed & the said justice do certify that the said deponent is a credible person Attest Th. S. Perkins Justice of the Peace

Isaac Rogers of the town of Waterford in Washington County of lawful age having been duly sworn according to law on his oath aforesaid disposes, testifies & says -
That he well knew Timothy Fargo formerly of said Waterford deceased & who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States & who has been dead about twelve years. That the said Fargo formerly worked for deponent & was with his family often in deponents neighbourhood. Fargo left a widow named Betsey who is still alive & according to the deponents best knowledge & belief now again intermarried - Deponent was not present at the marriage of the said Fargo but he & his wife lived as man & wife for many years & until he died -
Isaac Rogers
In presence of James Rogers Thos Perkins
Washington County ss Waterford on this 24 th day of August A.D. 1838 before me the subscriber a justice of the peace within & for said County personally appeared Mr Isaac Rogers signee of the above dep- osition & made solemn oath to the truth of the same & the said justice do hereby That the deponent is a credible person all of Thos Perkins justice of the peace

Francis Darrow of the town of Watford in New London of lawful age having been duly sworn according to law in his oath aforesaid deposes testifies & says -
That he now is & for more than twenty five years last past has been pastor of the Baptist Church in said Watford formerly part of New London, & for a part of said time was colleague to his grandfather the Rev. Laddock Darrow now deceased & also was the Executor of the last will & testament of his said grandfather. That the said Laddock died in 1827 having been pastor of said Church more than fifty years. He was an ordained minister & as such by the laws of this state authorized to perform the marriage ceremony - & the deponent further on his oath aforesaid says. That the said Laddock never kept, to the knowledge of deponent any records or memoranda of the various marriages which he celebrated, at least deponent never saw any records by him kept & never heard his said grandfather speak of or refer to any.
In presence of James Rogers Th. S. Perkins -
Francis Darrow

New London County vs Watuppa, On this 24 Twenty fifth day of August A 1838 - before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in & for said County personally appeared the Rev Francis Durso signee of the foregoing deposition & made solemn oath to the truth of the same & the said justice do certify that the said defendant is a credible person
Attest Th. L. Perkins justice of the peace
Th. L. Perkins Esq. New London Co. Ct.
Oct 7 Aug 38 amc Jno. Wapshi $30.10 no deduction
933

New London County ss Watertown, On this 24 Twenty fifth day of August A.D. 1838 - before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for said County personally appeared Rev Francis Darrow signed of the foregoing deposition & made solemn oath to the truth of the same & the said justice do certify that the said Defendant is a credible person
Attest Th. L. Perkins justice of the peace
Th. L. Perkins Esq. New London Co. ss.
Team Oct 7 Aug 38 amm'd 7 mo. 10 days $31.10 no deduction
933

STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
By His Excellency THOMAS H. SEYMOUR, Governor of said State.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Know Ye, That Nicholas Latimer was at the time of subscribing the within attestation, & now is, a Notary Public , in the said State, duly constituted and commissioned, and that to His acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given in and out of Court;...that the within attestation is in due form and by the proper officer; & that I believe the signature of said Latimer thereto to be genuine.
Thos. H. Seymour
In testimony whereof, I have caused the public Seal of the State to be here- unto affixed, this 4 th day of June A. D. 1851 and in the seventy fifth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
By His Excellency the Governor.
Ano P. C. Mathew
Secretary of State.

D B. Fargo
$31.10 per an
J. D. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Customs Washington D.C.
Hiram Willey New London Con.
Ch Mar 3 2 1845 Fargo
5491 Mar 9 1844

5491 Mar 9 th 1844.
ct Mar 3 1845 Eliz. Hargo
Francis Willey New London Con.
FREE
J. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
$31.16 per m
B. Fargo

3491 Mar 9 1844.
ct Mar 3 1845 Eliz. Hargo
Heiana Wiley New London Con.
FREE
J. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
$31.10 per m
B. Hargo

New London March 6 1841
H. L. Edwards Esq } Comr. of Pensions } We enclose again the declaration of Betsy Fargo. Mr Perkins being absent on a voyage at sea the applicant has been under the necessity of making her declaration anew before a different magistrate. I hope it will prove satisfactory to the department, and be acted upon as early as consistent with your usage. — I am myself greatly mortified that any mistakes should have been made particularly of the character of the last. it is a new business to me. The applications of Mary Rogers, Sally Darrow, & Elizabeth Gardiner applicants under the law of July 7 1838 have not been heard from. I mention this because I had supposed you had reached them before this, and if they are entitled under the act above mentioned or any other act of Congress and we have failed to make the applications in proper form your benevolence to the suffering widows would not be misapplied in directing us how to make proper application. — I know the business of your department must be very laborious and often times per- plexing pardon me for having made the suggestions above —
Your very
Obt Servt.
Heiram Willey
frn of.
H. S. Perkins
Heiram Willey

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Fargo, William GRADE — LINE Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER 5754 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Jan. 21, 1794
to Samuel Prentice assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.